Sporting the combined Yakima HoldUp Hitch Mounted Bike Rack and the HoldUp Plus 2 Bike Add-on, Sean and his compatriot triathletes competed in the fast CSU Collegiate Desert Triathlon. Nestled in the Santa Rosa Mountains, participants covered the 3/4 mile swim, the 25 mile bike, and 6 mile run with beautiful vistas along Lake Cahuilla. … Continue reading
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Cancellara wins Paris-Roubaix w/ SRAM Red & Zipp
OK, maybe it’s not about the bike, but it sure does help. Fabian Cancellara powered his way to victories on the fabled cobbles of the Paris-Roubaix and the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) recently showing that he is in a class by himself. Riding for Team Saxo Bank, on a Specialized with Zipp 303 … Continue reading
Going back to Cali, Cali, Cali, w/ my Soto!
Pete O’Gear here, heading to Cali this week, with my brand new Soto Micro Regulator Stove. To The Circle City I go, Corona, gateway to the Inland Empire, where citrus orchards grow and Travis Barker (Blink 182 fame) dances on his drums like a magic tap dancing gypsy. Going to Lamppost Pizza, because I love … Continue reading
MPGear Tax Recovery Act – Automatic 10% OFF!
Starting today, and continuing through Friday, Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear is providing an additional 10% OFF any gear purchased. We realize that tax time can be a pain in the rear, so to offset some of the anguish you tax filers (pretty much everybody in the U.S.) are going through, MPGear.com is automatically providing an … Continue reading
Mark Those Calendars – Free Entrance Days Ahead!
Over 100 National Parks will host fee-free days during National Park Week, April 17th – 25th. America’s best idea, has gotten even better with this fee waiver week, covering 42 states. A few of the National Parks included on this list: Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, Mesa Verde, Everglades, Craters of the Moon, Yellowstone, Acadia, Harpers … Continue reading
Raid the North Extreme is Back!
After a three year hiatus, Raid The North Extreme, a 6 day, 500k, non-stop, epicurean, hedonistic, adventure race has made its return! Last produced in 2007, this unsupported race will take place in The West Kootenays of BC from September 4th to the 12th. In true Raid The North style, this race course will challenge … Continue reading
Blue AC1 SL Reviewed by Bicycling!
A top of the line, carbon fiber bicycle, the Blue AC1 SL, by Blue Competition Cycles, is designed with SFT2 Super Flow Tube Tech to increase aerodynamics and stiffen the ride, increasing power transfer. The Aerus Conquest T1000/T800 high modulus carbon frame is light and fast. With SRAM Red, the bike weighs in at less … Continue reading
Nemo Fillo – Backpacking Pillow Extraordinaire!
Fill the Nemo Fillo with air and then add extra clothing using the underside elastic cords to create additional height. The Fillo, from Nemo, made of velvety-soft washable microfiber fabric and engineered with 1” memory foam help provide you with a good night’s sleep while you are in the backcountry. This 10.8 ounce package stuffs … Continue reading
Lagoon1 – Lightweight Inflatable Kayak!
Get ready for warm weather flatwater kayaking. Advanced Elements provides you with this lightweight, get on the water quick, kayak. The Lagoon1 is a dynamic mix of durability, performance, and compact-ability. The multi-use Lagoon flatwater kayak is perfect for lakes, rivers, bays and estuaries. There is nothing like being close to the water on a calm … Continue reading
Pete hikes with his new Osprey Aether 70 pack!
Staying in Puget Sound this week, thought I’d do an urban hike on over to Kirkland with my new Osprey Aether 70 pack. I’m training for an ascent this summer on Mt. Rainier so I loaded my Aether 70 up with 25 pounds of gear and hiked along the Burke Gilman trail, around Lake Washington, … Continue reading
MPGear Easter Egg Hint for Saturday!
Don’t be jaded by the trouble, For women float like beautiful bubbles, Comforted by the warmth of their tack, Ladies often help ease the back.
Another MPGear Easter Egg Hunt Tip!
Searching high and low, Look for the item that will ignite a car, light a fire and renew a love!
A packs adventure race – Inov-8 Pro 30 pack!
It’s a good thing I’m tough (I am a Pro 30 pack), because that Odyssey Endorphin Fix adventure race sure is one tough event. The weekend started with me getting stuffed full of gear, at least I was clean, no residual sand left rubbing my skin from Abu Dhabi. Then my buddy Peter (we’re close), … Continue reading
An MPGear Easter Egg hint for today!
The Easter Egg gear hunt is a bit more difficult today. The clues given have kept people away. But here in Seattle it is rainy and windy all day. A fire might help to ignite the play.
Pete returns home with a load of Soto Pocket Torches – yeeha!
On my way back from Thailand, made a quick stop in Japan and picked up a bunch of Soto Pocket Torches. Those mini torches are a hot item (literally and figuratively) and recently won a Backpacker Editor’s Choice Award. Now that I’ve completed that task, I can rest up and recoup in my hometown Seattle. … Continue reading
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